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billh1963 |
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Car Hoarder! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Been thinking about my needs and realize that I not only need a conditioned work and storage place but I also need long term dry storage.
One big building would be nice. However, a large portion of it would be storage. That would be expensive to heat and cool. For the same money (actually a little less) I'm going with two 1200 sq. ft. garages linked by a 30' pad (the one in the drawing is 20' to save space on the drawing). This pad would give me a place to wash cars and work outside on nice days. The buildings will have 10' roll up doors on each end, one walk out door and two windows (around 6'-7' up for security) which are not shown in my rough drawing. The drawing is to scale with the cars being current 911 sized I put the deposit down today and have a few days to make any last minute adjustments. I had lots of good suggestions last time that I will be incorporating such as a loft (not shown on the drawings) . Based on previous feedback I need to spend more time thinking the layout of the bathroom (if I have one) and sink areas. The tool and storage rooms drawn are just for me to think about. Interior layout is something I will add later after the building are up. So, is there a fatal flaw or anything I am overlooking in this design? As I mentioned, I have a few days to make changes before the design/build process kicks off. Slab will be poured in around 4 weeks and building go up in 6 to 8 weeks. ![]() |
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Chris914n6 |
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Jackstands are my life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,352 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
Let me preface that my shop space is right next to the house, so a bathroom, the once every few hours I use it, doesn't warrant the cost. I've got a faucet within hose length and can easily roll a car out for a bath. Though a sink has it's uses.
I've got 6 cars spread between the 20x28 shop, 2 car driveway, and a carport. I think you underestimated the shelving and storage space. My 2 car garage is nearly full with 2 motorcycles, full size toolbox, shop equipment like table saw, band saw, bender, welder, press etc, a 3x8 work bench, a few engines/trans/wheels, yard and house tools, and in 20 years I've managed to accumulate 8 2x4 shelves of stuff too nice to toss or spares. Plus you will likely add a rotisserie. And someday you will put a long term project on the lift and wish it was free for a quickie. I like the open air space for sandblasting, though I think at some point shade would be appreciated. I think a pool shade cloth would be choice since it can be taken down pretty easy. |
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